Equity (Acquisition) Property Condition Assessor

Nova Group, GBC; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Flexible paid time off (FPTO)

Paid volunteer time

401k

Flexible/remote work arrangements

Job summary

Nova Group, GBC seeks an Equity (Acquisition) Property Condition Assessor-Project Manager to lead Equity PCA, PCNA and FCA efforts per ASTM standards. You will manage field work, data compilation and reporting to meet client needs.

The role requires travel up to 40–50% across the United States and is based out of a home office with access to an airport in a major metro area. Strong writing, communication and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction-related field.
• FE/EIT, or on track for Professional Engineer’s License or Registered Architect’s License (RA or AIA).
• Knowledge of building components, systems, and cost estimating.

Responsibilities

• Perform Equity-level Property Condition Assessments (PCA), PCNA and FCA per ASTM standards and client needs.
• Conduct field work, data compilation and report preparation for each project.
• Travel 40–50% across the US to support national needs and project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture/engineering/construction

FE/EIT or on track for PE/RA

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Equity (Acquisition) Property Condition Assessor-Project Manager

Job Description

Equity Project Managers at Nova Group, GBC., are primarily responsible for performing Equity-level Property Condition Assessments (PCA) as well as Project Capital Needs Assessments (PCNA) and Facility Condition Assessments (FCA) in accordance with ASTM standards, local, state, and federal regulations. Equity Project Managers complete all aspects of assessments including field work, data compilation and report preparation for each project in accordance with the scope of work and our client needs. This role is at the core of our Equity Group Team and facilitates quality deliverables to our clients, exceeding their expectations along the way.

This position is expected to be based out of a home office, with convenient access to an airport in a larger metropolitan area. Field work will require travel up to 40-50% throughout the US to support national needs. Travel may include local and regional travel by car or air travel nationally.

Experience/Attributes Required

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction-related field
• 2+ years of recent experience conducting and/or managing Equity (acquisition) Property Condition Assessment. Debt PCAs, PCNAs, and/or engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), architectural (Fire and life safety, ADA, etc.) consulting services and/or:
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE/EIT), or on track for Professional Engineer’s License or Registered Architect’s License (RA or AIA);
• Knowledge of building components, systems, and cost estimating;
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings and related specification sections.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong technical writing skills, attention to detail and communication skills
• Ability to communicate and work both independently and within a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Current, valid state driver’s license (position requires a motor vehicle record background check)
• Annual medical monitoring required
• Physical Demands: Ability to physically navigate sites, (properties requiring roof access as well as construction sites), in various weather conditions. Requires the ability to climb ladders or access roof hatches

Qualifications considered a plus, but not required:

• Experience conducting Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, HUD, and other specialty project scopes
• RRC, RWC, REWC or similar certification(s)
• Participation in National Standards Committees

Working for Nova Group, GBC

Nova Group, GBC (Nova) is a privately held Environmental and Structural Engineering Consulting firm based in St Louis Park (Minneapolis) Minnesota. Founded in 1987, we provide Commercial Real Estate Debt and Equity Due Diligence, Construction, Sustainability, Energy, Environmental Compliance, Remediation and other related advisory and services to our international client base. Our diverse portfolio of services creates a multitude of career possibilities, and we strive to bring on talent who want to learn and build their skills across multiple sectors of our business.

Nova is a General Benefit Corporation (GBC). This means that our corporate values are aligned with our business practices and that we recognize that our role goes beyond profitability and our articles of incorporation. We are committed to measuring our impact in four key segments: the environment, our communities, clients, and employees.

Nova offers competitive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, flexible paid time off (FPTO), paid volunteer time, 401k, etc. We offer flexible and remote work arrangements because we realize that personal demands don’t just happen after 5 p.m. Our corporate culture is successful because we trust our teams to be accountable to each other and to our clients.

Nova is committed to supporting your professional development through career ladders, training programs, and continuing education to support your certifications and licenses. We look for opportunities to build skills on the job in particular, shadowing mentors and senior staff, leveraging all they have to offer. We always want our employees to feel challenged and to strive to develop their skills and careers.